M4.9 earthquake — 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia on Aug 26, 2026 at 16:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 159 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 159.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.755, -73.004 |
| Time | Aug 26, 16:45 UTC |
| Location | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbzn |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 14 km | Sep 3, 16:58 UTC | 11 km N of Jordán, Colombia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.